Star-Spangled Summit Act of 2025

The Star-Spangled Summit Act would direct the U.S. Forest Service to issue a special-use permit authorizing the placement and seasonal maintenance of a flagpole displaying the American flag on Kyhv Peak, located in Utah's Uinta National Forest above Provo. The permit would be issued to Robert Collins, who has made seasonal treks up the peak for over two decades to display the flag, or to another qualified individual or nonprofit organization from Utah County if Collins declines. The Forest Service would have 180 days to issue the permit once the bill becomes law, and the permit would be valid for 10 years. The bill also authorizes the Forest Service to set appropriate conditions for the care, safety, and environmental responsibility associated with the flag display. This legislation would resolve a dispute that began in 2021 when the Forest Service informed Collins that his flag display was inconsistent with agency policy prohibiting structures on National Forest System lands without special authorization.